Faculty – Executive Director, Kinesiology Undergraduate Dual-degree Program

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wyoming.

📋 Description

• Act as the principal academic and administrative leader for the SUS-UW dual-degree program at the University of Wyoming.

• Provide strategic leadership in academics and administration to ensure program quality, student success, operational efficiency, partnership sustainability, and financial stability.

• Oversee the implementation of the approved curriculum and study plan in accordance with UW policies and standards.

• Organize, schedule, and coordinate UW courses at Shanghai University of Sport, including managing rotations, assignments, staffing, and logistical delivery.

• Recruit, recommend, onboard, supervise, mentor, and support UW instructors and program staff.

• Assign teaching loads and responsibilities while coordinating instructional schedules.

• Collaborate with UW and SUS staff to onboard and support instructional faculty at the Shanghai campus.

• Monitor course delivery, assess student learning outcomes, program metrics, and instructional quality.

• Lead activities related to assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement.

• Maintain ongoing communication with UW and SUS stakeholders about policies, grading, student support, curriculum, and operations.

• Work together on student recruitment, orientation, advising, academic support, quality assurance, program review, and accreditation activities.

• Teach 1–2 undergraduate courses or modules annually in kinesiology or a related field of expertise.

• Provide academic mentoring and support through both in-person and virtual engagement.

• Engage with and support program alumni.

• Act as the primary fiscal authority for the program’s annual gross budget, ranging from $1.5 to $5 million.

• Participate in strategic planning, curriculum development, budget planning, partnership growth initiatives, committee work, and professional development.

• Represent the program at institutional, professional, recruitment, and partnership events.

• Travel both domestically and internationally, including on-site work in Shanghai and interaction with the Laramie campus.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in kinesiology/health or a related field, such as exercise science, sport science, or physical education.

• Proven experience in university-level teaching and academic program administration.

• Evidence of successful leadership and supervision of programs in an academic setting.

• Ability to work effectively and professionally with a diverse range of students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal English communication skills.

• A valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

• Applicants should include average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions.

• A doctoral degree in kinesiology or a related field is preferred.

• Experience with international, joint, or transnational higher education programs is preferred.

• Familiarity with higher education systems in both China and the United States is preferred.

• Experience in curriculum and budget planning, faculty coordination, program assessment, and continuous improvement is preferred.

• Experience mentoring and supporting the professional development of faculty, staff, and team members is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead collaborations that involve cross-cultural and multi-stakeholder engagement is preferred.

• Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) in both professional and academic contexts is preferred.

• Experience with student recruitment, advising, or academic support in internationally collaborative programs is preferred.

• Networking and familiarity with relevant kinesiology professional associations is preferred.

• A cover letter, resume or C.V., and contact information for four work-related references are required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous retirement contributions: State contribution of over 15% of gross salary; total retirement contribution exceeds 19%.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions.

• Four deductible health insurance options available.

• Vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.

• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

• Wellness initiatives offered.

• Access to counseling services and mental health resources.

• Opportunities for remote work and/or flexible work schedules.

• Opportunities for international and domestic travel.